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Patent CA-2918462-A1 (CA)
Title: Compliant abrasion resistant bearings for a submersible well pump
Inventor: TETZLAFF STEVEN K
IPC: F04D29/44
Filed: 2014-06-27
Abstract: An electrical submersible pump assembly includes a centrifugal pump having impellers and diffusers. A thrust runner is coupled to a motor shaft for rotation along with the impellers. The runner receives thrust from at least one of the impellers and transfers the thrust to a bushing non rotatably mounted in one of the diffusers. The bushing has a thrust transferring end adjacent a thrust receiving shoulder in the diffuser. The bushing is axially movable in the receptacle. An annular spring located between the thrust receiving shoulder in the receptacle and the thrust transferring end of the bushing urges the bushing away from the thrust receiving shoulder.
Patent CA-2919198-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and compositions comprising desmopressin in combination with a beta-3-adrenergic receptor agonist
Inventor: FEIN SEYMOUR H
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 2014-07-23
Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for use of desmopressin in combination with a beta-3-adrenergic receptor agonist. The methods and compositions are useful in the treatment of nocturia and other urinary frequency disorders.
Patent CA-2920294-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LOMBARDO ANDREW
IPC: B01D35/00
Filed: 2014-10-21
Abstract: A filter that contains an adsorbent to remove the soluble portion of the contaminant, and then some form of electrostatic attraction additive. The electrostatic attraction additive would serve to pull the colloidal and particulate portion of the contaminant out of fluid, which could be held indefinitely, or be used to hold while the contaminant is allowed to solubilize and then be removed by the adsorbent. The electrostatic attraction additive could either be positively or negatively charged depending on the surface charge of the particulates that are in the fluid, and includes particles or fibers charged with charged polymers, zeolites, cation or anion exchange resin, powdered alumina, or nano-alumina.
Patent CA-2924045-A1 (CA)
Inventor: REBHOLZ JEFFREY J
IPC: F16L3/02
Filed: 2016-03-18
Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention relate to arcuate saddles typically used to anchor and suspend insulated or non-insulated pipes. One or more adhesive strips are mounted to the interior, concave surface of the saddles. In preferred embodiments the adhesive strips extend transverse to or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the saddles.  Certain embodiments of the present invention involve methods of manufacturing arcuate saddles with adhesive strips.
Patent CA-2924371-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JURY THOMAS
IPC: A01H5/10
Filed: 2016-03-21
Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated XR25AL15X. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety XR25AL15X. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety XR25AL15X and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety XR25AL15X with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
Patent CA-2924918-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRETZ DARREN G
IPC: B66D1/28
Filed: 2013-04-26
Abstract: A winch includes a motor having a motor housing including a motor case and an integrated first drum support attached to the motor case for closing an end of the motor case. A gear reduction unit is drivingly attached to the motor and has a gear housing including a gear case and second drum support attached to the gear case. A tie plate is connected to the first and second drum supports. A control unit is removably mounted to the tie plate. A rotatable drum is supported by the first and second drum supports.
Patent CA-2925542-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ORDUNA ARTHUR
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 2014-10-17
Abstract: A system for interacting with a portable device is provided. The system is configured to process both personal and premises events, and includes at least one processor configured to generate device data for determining the location of the portable device and process sensor data in response to an event. The processor is further configured to generate situational data for the processed event. The situational data is based on the sensor data and the device data. The situational data includes information indicative of whether the event is an alarm event and if the event is the alarm event, whether the alarm event is one of a personal event and premises event. The processor is further configured to provide at least a portion of the situational data to the remote service site if the event is the alarm event and determine that confirmation has been received.
Patent CA-2925547-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KING STEVEN PAUL
IPC: C12N5/04
Filed: 2016-03-31
Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2G4Y and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2G4Y with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2G4Y through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2G4Y or a locus conversion of PH2G4Y with another maize variety.
Patent CA-2925983-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCMILLAN NIGEL
IPC: C12N15/11
Filed: 2007-09-11
Abstract: A process is provided for preparing C8-C22 acyl amido compounds via reaction in a polyol (molecular weight 76 to 300) of interesterifying a fatty acid ester with an amino compound or salt thereof. The resultant mass of material will have a Hunter Lab Color Scale value L ranging from 70 to 100.
Patent CA-2926393-A1 (CA)
Title: Single-layer ceramic-based knit fabric for high temperature bulb seals
Inventor: STEWART TIFFANY A
IPC: D01F9/08
Filed: 2016-04-05
Abstract: Knit fabrics having ceramic strands, thermal protective members formed therefrom and to their methods of construction are disclosed. Methods for fabricating thermal protection using multiple materials which may be concurrently knit are also disclosed. This unique capability to knit high temperature ceramic fibers concurrently with a load-relieving process aid, such as an inorganic or organic material (e.g., metal alloy or polymer), both small diameter wires within the knit as well as large diameter wires which provide structural support and allow for the creation of near net-shape preforms at production level speed. Additionally, ceramic insulation can also be integrated concurrently to provide increased thermal protection.
Patent CA-2927358-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WALSH COLIN
IPC: F16K11/02
Filed: 2014-10-16
Abstract: Methods and devices for making particles at small volumes.
Patent CA-2927889-A1 (CA)
Title: Salt solutions for hydrate plug inhibition and removal
Inventor: WAHAL SANJAY
IPC: E21B37/06
Filed: 2016-04-26
Abstract: The present development is for chemical composition and method for use in the oil and gas industry to reduce the risk of formation of hydrate plugs and to facilitate the removal of hydrate plugs if they do form.  Specifically, the present development comprises an aqueous salt solution at a concentration high enough to create a sufficient freezing point depression in a natural gas mixture to effectively inhibit the formation of a hydrate plug. Optionally, the composition may further comprise a low molecular weight alcohol and/or a glycol and/or a low concentration corrosion inhibitor.
Patent CA-2929363-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRANK ADAM JOSEPH
IPC: B08B15/04
Filed: 2016-05-09
Abstract: An extractor system includes a negative pressure gas stream source, a negative pressure conduit, a positive pressure gas stream source, a plurality of positive pressure gas stream manifolds, and an operator interface. The negative pressure conduit is conveys the negative pressure gas stream from a work area. A first end of the negative pressure conduit is coupled to the negative pressure gas stream source, such that the negative pressure gas stream flows from the work area through a second end of the negative pressure conduit and toward the first end of the negative pressure conduit. The positive pressure gas stream manifolds are disposed about the negative pressure conduit at the second end of the negative pressure conduit, and fluidly coupled to the positive pressure gas stream source. The positive pressure gas stream is directed through the plurality of positive pressure gas stream manifolds. The operator interface allows a user to control the positive pressure gas stream through each of the plurality of positive pressure gas stream manifolds.
Patent CA-2931059-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NICHOLS TOM
IPC: B01D53/26
Filed: 2016-05-26
Abstract: A vapor recovery system and method to control emissions (benzene and other compounds) from glycol regenerator overheads in a natural gas dehydration system is provided. In this system, a cooler is configured to receive overheads from a glycol regenerator and operative to condense at least a portion of the overheads into a cooled liquid stream. A storage tank is configured to receive the condensed overheads from the cooler for storage. A compressor is configured to compress the uncondensed vapor in the storage tank and push it into a wet natural gas stream coming into a compressor at a suction of the facility.
Patent CA-2933722-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JANSEN JOSEPH HARRY
IPC: A61K8/02
Filed: 2015-01-14
Abstract: A multi-layer product for improving the look of human skin by the steps of: apply to the skin a first layer that is a skin care composition; and applying to, and on top of, the first layer, a powder layer. The powder layer has from about 10% to about 30%, by weight of the powder layer, of substantially spherical silicone elastomer particles. The powder layer is an aqueous based composition that is an oil-in-water emulsion comprising a non-volatile oil present in a concentration level such that the weight ratio of non-volatile oil to particulate material is from about 1:10 to about 3:2. At least one of, or both the first layer and the powder layer have a contrast ratio of less than about 20.
Patent CA-2934740-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TAYLOR ROBERT JAMES
IPC: G01C17/00
Filed: 2016-06-30
Abstract: Provided is a wearable navigation device, comprising a band portion positioned at a portion of a human body; a location device that receives navigation data regarding a destination location for an item and determines a distance and orientation with respect to a current position of the wearable navigation device to the destination location; and a plurality of tactile feedback emitters that provide tactile feedback to the portion of the human body in a predetermined sequential order to direct a wearer of the band portion to the destination location having a point of intersection of a length, width, and height.
Patent CA-2935941-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KURAL DENIZ
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2015-01-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne d'une façon générale les études génomiques et porte plus précisément sur des procédés améliorés pour la cartographie de lectures à l'aide de nucléotides identifiés en des emplacements connus. Les procédés de l'invention utilisent des nucléotides identifiés en des endroits connus dans un génome pour guider l'analyse de lectures de séquence provenant de ce génome par l'exclusion de cartographies ou d'assemblages potentiels qui ne correspondent pas aux nucléotides identifiés. Des informations concernant une pluralité de SNP dans le génome du sujet sont utilisées pour identifier des voies candidates au moyen d'un graphe acyclique orienté (DAG) génomique. Les lectures de séquence sont cartographiées en fonction des voies candidates.
Patent CA-2939287-A1 (CA)
Title: Nanopore-based sequencing chips using stacked wafer technology
Inventor: TIAN HUI
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2015-03-11
Abstract: A nanopore based sequencing chip is disclosed. The sequencing chip comprises a first portion made from a first wafer. The first portion includes an array of nanopore cells. The first portion further includes a measurement circuit connected to one or more nanopore cells, the measurement circuit producing an output measurement signal. The first portion further includes one or more vias transmitting the output measurement signal. The sequencing chip further includes a second portion made from a second wafer, the second portion comprising one or more corresponding vias receiving the output measurement signal.
Patent CA-2940075-A1 (CA)
Title: Multiple switch float switch apparatus
Inventor: NOEL RAYMOND ASCORD
IPC: F04D15/00
Filed: 2011-02-17
Abstract: A method of operating a sump pump system having a primary electric motor connected to a primary pump for pumping liquid from a vessel, a secondary electric motor connected to a secondary pump, a first switch for operating the primary electric motor and a second switch for operating the secondary electric motor, the method comprising the steps of at a predetermined first liquid level in the vessel, closing the first switch to operate the primary pump motor, at a predetermined second liquid level in the vessel higher than the first liquid level opening the first switch to de-energize the primary pump motor, and at a predetermined third liquid level in the vessel higher than the second liquid level, closing the second switch to operate the secondary pump motor. A switching apparatus and a pump system provide structure to implement the method.
Patent CA-2940427-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and methods for sorting media assets based on playback information
Inventor: WICKENKAMP VENESSA
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2015-02-24
Abstract: Systems and methods for sorting media assets are provided. Playback information for each of a plurality of media assets is received, the playback information representing a percentage of a length of the corresponding media asset that each of a plurality of users previously viewed. Representations of the plurality of media assets are generated. The representations of the plurality of media assets are sorted based on the percentage of the length of the corresponding media asset that each of a plurality of users previously viewed. The sorted representations of the plurality of media assets are generated for display to a first user.
Patent CA-2946579-A1 (CA)
Title: Drop in seat deck for furniture assemblies
Inventor: ROBINSON NICHOLAS J
IPC: A47C17/00
Filed: 2015-04-24
Abstract: A drop-in seat deck for furniture assemblies. Various embodiments reduce the complexity and bulk of the seating frame, and also reduce the labor associated with assembly. Unlike the conventional spring suspensions, which apply constant spring loaded forces on the frame rails to maintain the springs in tension, the spring load force of the disclosed drop-in seat deck is provided by solely by the structure of the drop-in seat deck. Thus, the frame can be designed to support only the weight of the seated person is transferred to the rails of the seating frame, without consideration for pre-loading the seat deck. In various embodiments, dimensional changes to the seat deck occur under load. In some embodiments, these changes are accommodated by enabling a free end of the seat deck to slide on a support surface; in other embodiments, the changes are accommodated by flexures that are integral to the seat deck.
Patent CA-2947046-A1 (CA)
Title: Copolymere a teneur elevee en multiolefine
Inventor: TEERTSTRA STEVEN JOHN
IPC: C08F212/12
Filed: 2015-04-28
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un copolymère ayant des teneurs élevées d'incorporation de multioléfine. Un procédé de production de ce copolymère présentant des teneurs élevées d'incorporation de multioléfine consiste à mettre en contact au moins un monomère d'isooléfine avec au moins un monomère de multioléfine et/ou de beta-pinène en la présence d'au moins un acide de Lewis et d'au moins un initiateur dans un diluant. Le diluant contient une oléfine hydrofluorée (HFO) comprenant au moins trois atomes de carbone et au moins trois atomes de fluor. Les oléfines hydrofluorées utilisées dans la présente invention sont de meilleurs diluants pour la polymérisation cationique en suspension du butyle que les hydrocarbures fluorés saturés.
Patent CA-2948139-A1 (CA)
Title: Nucleic acid drug for inducing skipping of variant exon of cd44 gene and increasing expression of normal type cd44 mrna
Inventor: MATSUO MASAFUMI
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2015-05-13
Abstract: Cancer is treated by inhibiting the insertion of a variant exon into mRNA of CD44 gene in a cancer stem cell to thereby dissipate the characteristics of the cancer stem cell and convert the same into an anticancer drug- or radiation-sensitive cell. A cancer treating drug that comprises an antisense oligonucleotide, said antisense oligonucleotide being capable of inducing skipping of a variant exon of CD44 gene and increasing the expression of normal type CD44 mRNA, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate or prodrug of the same. An oligonucleotide consisting of 20-23 bases that has all or a part of any of the base sequences represented by SEQ ID NOS:1-19, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate or prodrug of the same. A drug for inducing skipping of at least one variant exon selected from the group consisting of variants 8, 9 and 10 of CD44 gene, said drug comprising the aforesaid oligonucleotide, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate or prodrug of the same.
Patent CA-2949117-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCCUTCHEN JAMES
IPC: B01D21/18
Filed: 2014-05-16
Abstract: A water skimmer has a float portion supporting a drain portion for draining water from a sediment basin. The drain portion includes a first pipe connect via flexible couplings to a second pipe and thence to a water removal system. Water enters the first pipe's orifice through a removable, restrictive orifice saddle. The first pipe is bolted to the float portion using a guard and brackets that hold first pipe just below the water surface to receive water with less sediment. The guard also blocks floating debris while allowing water to flow to the weir under its bottom edge. As the water level rises and falls, the flexible couplings and float portion help maintain first pipe horizontal.
Patent CA-2949496-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of in situ assembly of a transit for cables and pipes
Inventor: HOLLAND BRAD
IPC: H02G3/22
Filed: 2016-11-24
Abstract: A method of in situ assembly of a transit for cables and pipes which is believed to be easier and quicker to install. The method using floating stay plates and temporary pairs of stay plate supports to create a plurality of transit spaces in the transit frame through which cables or pipes may be passed. Isolation blocks are then positioned in the transit spaces and around the cables or pipes. The height of the isolation blocks is less than the height of the stay plate supports defining the transit space into which the isolation blocks are to be inserted.
Patent CA-2952949-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PAZ ILAN
IPC: A61J7/00
Filed: 2015-06-22
Abstract: This invention provides a controlled dosage form-dispensing device, comprising a multi- chamber, bulk medicine storage and distribution unit, wherein said unit is provided with a plurality of individual dosage form-containing storage chambers with respective delivery ports; and a personal medication dispenser comprising a fixed dosage form extracting station comprising a dosage form receiving and extracting mechanism; wherein the medication dispenser is provided with a controller which moves the bulk medicine storage and distribution unit sequentially bringing a respective delivery port of a predetermined chamber into register with the fixed dosage form extracting station such that the dosage form receiving and extracting mechanism extracts and receives only one dosage form at a time. The dispensing device is further provided with at least one portable dosage form -dispensing cassette having a plurality of compartments and a first delivery controller for delivery of a predetermined dosage form from a predetermined compartment of the portable dosage form -dispensing cassette, the at least one portable cassette being releasably attachable to a personal medication dispenser; and a second delivery controller for the controlled delivery of predetermined dosage forms from the multi-chamber, bulk medicine storage and distribution unit to the portable dosage form-dispensing cassette via a conduit in the personal medication dispenser.
Patent CA-2955261-A1 (CA)
Inventor: OSMAN ADNAN
IPC: E02F3/60
Filed: 2017-01-19
Abstract: An excavator attachment is provided which has a support structure and an excavation bucket.  The support structure has a rear frame, a first side frame and a second side frame. The first side frame and the second side frame are attached to opposed ends of the rear frame. A  first guide track is attached to the first side frame and a second guide track is attached to the second side frame. The first guide track is positioned parallel and opposite to the second guide track.  Excavation bucket is positioned between the first side frame and the second side frame. The excavation bucket has at least one guide on each side of the bucket. The guides are adapted to travel in the first guide track and the second guide track. A winch that has a cable is attached to the support structure. The cable is connected to the excavation bucket and the winch is used to move the excavation bucket vertically up and down. A  connect assembly is positioned on the rear frame for connection to a coupler of an excavator.
Patent CA-2956599-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEHMANN CRAIG
IPC: G06Q50/22
Filed: 2015-07-30
Abstract: A portable self medication management system and method comprising at least a plurality of receptacles, a scanner, a display screen, a housing for a compact electronic box, a compact electronic box and a processor to acquire medication information from a medication container, determine whether the medication information exists in a first database, if the medication information does not exist in the first database, associate the medication information with a location information comprising a receptacle and store the medication information and the location information in the first database, indicate the location information, and confirm placement of the medication container in the associated receptacle, notify a user to administer the medication held in the medication container, and request the user to scan the medication container of the notified medication, detect retrieval of an incorrect medication container from the plurality of receptacles, and issue a warning of the detection, and provide instructions for administering the medication.
Patent CA-2956800-A1 (CA)
Title: Removable magnetostrictive probe with automatic calibration
Inventor: HAYNES KEVIN M
IPC: G01F23/72
Filed: 2015-08-06
Abstract: A magnetostrictive sensing instrument comprises a probe including a tube having a near end and a distal end. A magnetostrictive wire is in the tube. An adaptor at the tube near end includes a probe circuit comprising a drive circuit for the magnetostrictive wire, a pickup sensor, a preamplifier and a memory circuit storing calibration parameters for the probe. An instrument housing includes a control circuit. A connector is operatively disposed between the instrument housing and the adaptor and comprises electrical conductors for connecting the control circuit to the probe circuit.
Patent CA-2958418-A1 (CA)
Title: Zero pressure pneumatic apparatus
Inventor: Bingham Jeff
IPC: B60P3/22
Filed: 2017-02-17
Abstract: A simple and lightweight solution to the storage and delivery of dry flowable materials that is cost-effective, can be standardized to facilitate transportation and isolates the materials from exposure to air, insects and other contaminants. An apparatus includes a vessel and a delivery assembly, having a rotary feeder that upon gravity discharge of the dry flowable material moves such material to a desired location.